Medical Assistant (ITC)

The Medical Assistant program prepares students to work as entry-level healthcare providers in settings such as physician's offices, health care clinics, and hospitals. The role of the medical assistant is to assist the physician and other professionals in managing the care of clients. Medical assistants are responsible for performing duties in the areas of office management, patient care, and collecting and processing laboratory specimens. Medical assistants work under the direct supervision of a physician or other designated professional.

The Medical Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).

Successful completion of the Medical Assistant Intermediate Technical Certificate program will result in eligibility to take the national (CMA) certification exam for medical assisting. Students are encouraged to continue their education by completing the Medical Assistant AAS degree.

This is a competitive entry program. For program specific requirements please refer to the program website.

Make application to Competitive Admission Program: High school diploma or GED. Two Pre-requisite Gateway courses completed with minimum grade of C or 2.0. Demonstrated ability to key 35 wpm (documentation required). Lab science courses must be completed within seven years of application. Criminal background check completed. Access college resources to make application to program.

Potential to participate in volunteer activities related to field of study. Summer employment and activities related to area of interest to gain experience and knowledge about future employment/career options.